Keywords:
Social Media, Mental Health, Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Bilingual, Cultural Factors, Psychological Well-being, Social Media Use
Abstract
The widespread impact of social media on young people has become a concern of growing interest, particularly with regard to mental health issues. Although social media websites offer opportunities for social interaction and sharing of information, they also pose many challenges, including the worsening of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and body dissatisfaction. In this bilingual study, the influence of social media use on the mental health of adolescents is examined, taking into account both positive and negative impacts. The research targets a population of adolescents from varying linguistic backgrounds, comparing their experience in English-speaking and local language environments. Through the analysis of social media use patterns, emotional well-being, and psychological outcomes, this research offers an extensive understanding of the influence of social media on adolescent mental health. The results emphasize the multifaceted relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health, suggesting important considerations for mental health intervention, policy making, and the influence of cultural and linguistic factors on individual experiences.
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How to cite
Ruchi Tyagi (2015). Impact of Social Media on Mental Health of Adolescents: A Bilingual Study. International Journal of Research in All Subjects in Multi Languages, 3(11), 35-44.
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